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Settec Alpha-DVD copy protection opens potential security hole

The newly introduced copy protection system “Alpha-DVD” from Korean manufacturer Settec entails a potential security vulnerability for users of Microsoft Windows operating systems. The first DVD with the new protection was the German retail DVD of “Mr. & Mrs. Smith”. ... [More]

AACS copy protection for Blu-ray and HD-DVD delayed again

The release of the final AACS specs, scheduled for the AACS LA (www.aacsla.com) meeting last Friday, has been delayed again. Meeting attendees reported that one important member of the Blu-ray Disc Association still had worries about the relation between AACS and BD+. ... [More]

New Video-iPod coming in April?

On April 1st, 2006, Apple will celebrate its 30th anniversary. To celebrate this day, several new items have been announced, among them – besides several new Macs with Intel processors – a new iPod video with interesting new features. ... [More]